Programs and Partners
We are implementing our Adopt an Elephant program in the fall of 2025. Click here to learn more about our program and partner!
Pen Pals
We are currently developing our Pen Pal program. Launching 2025.
Bushell Books
We offer a unique collection of environmental education resources to educators available on Amazon.
Adopt an Elephant Program
Program Overview
Adopt an Elephant is a program established through Pink Ivory Ed. which an environmental education organization run by OCT certified teachers and wildlife conservationists. We are partnered with Reteti which is an Indigenous-led elephant sanctuary and rescue located in Kenya. Our mission is to bridge the gap between conservation and education through access to environmental education. Our specific focus is on African Savannah elephants and elementary school staff/students. Our goal is to empower Ontario elementary students to take agency in their own learning, combat social justice issues, develop global connection, and tap into their philanthropic selves! All proceeds raised are allocated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned wild elephants in Kenya.
Program Structure
- Program information is provided to schools!
- Class leads decided on fundraising initiatives and timelines.
- Pink Ivory's Grey Shirt Day celebrates the culmination of fundraising efforts through environmental story telling.
- Classes/Students are awarded prizes are and a funds are collected.
- 100% of funds raised are donated to partner organization.
- Environmental Education lesson plans are left with classes (K-8) which coincide with Social Studies and Geography curriculum to extend learning.
- A follow-up email is delivered to schools for program improvement and feedback.
Flexible Budgetary Framework
Pink Ivory Ed. is dedicated to providing accessible environmental education to staff and students. We have a flexible budgetary framework that accommodates for different school/group sizes and budget capacity. Please contact us for specialized plans and offers.
| Environmental Education Presentation | Our environmental education presentation is a captivating hour of celebration and amazing feeling of global connection. Bilingual elephant conservationist, Stephanie Bush, will deliver a specialized presentation to Kindergarten - Grade 8 students. Our partnership with Reteti and their work is explored, how students can become wildlife advocates, and the school's adopted elephant is presented. Schools are given merchandise order forms ahead of the presentation. Our Grey Shirt Day is also presentation day! A program slide deck is also provided prior to presentation day which includes elephant related resources for teachers. Students are encouraged to wear grey in support of wildlife conservation-specifically the African Elephant-on presentation day. Prizes are awarded to classes for their efforts and funds for Reteti Elephant Sanctuary are collected. Schools are given a certificate of adoption, updates, and live feeds of their elephant to access throughout the school year. Presentations are offered in French and English. After the presentation, staff are given K-8 lesson plans that align with the Ontario Social Studies and Geography curriculum to extend learning. A follow-up email for program feedback is sent out to schools for continuous program improvement! |
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| $550.00 CAD | |
| Fund Transparency - Schools | 100 percent of all school collected funds are allocated to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Staff and students decide on a fundraising iniative and timeline. We are currently working on a partnership with an ethical chocolate company for next year's fundraising program. |
| Fund Transparency - Pink Ivory | Presentation fees and merchandise orders cover Pink Ivory Ed's operational costs. |
Meet our Partners
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Africa's first Indigenous-led baby elephant sanctuary rescuing elephants, zebras, and giraffes.
By adopting an orphaned or abandoned elephant you will be supporting Reteti's rehabilitation and release program of African Elephants.
Reteti and Pink Ivory Ed. have partnered-up to launch an education program bringing environmental ed. to schools in Ontario, Canada.
Elephants for Africa
Conservation Through Research and Education
Elephants for Africa and Pink Ivory Ed. have partnered-up to bring environmental education resource to life through meaningful story-telling. 50% of all children's literature sold are allocated to Elephants for Africa and their plethora of conservation focused projects.
